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Subtract 35/6 from 50/5

1st number: 10 0/5, 2nd number: 5 5/6

50/5 - 35/6 is 25/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 6 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
    50/5 = 50 × 6/5 × 6 = 300/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    35/6 = 35 × 5/6 × 5 = 175/30
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    300/30 - 175/30 = 300 - 175/30 = 125/30
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/6
  6. In mixed form: 41/6

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